The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (Mar 6) named the set of officials for the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand. The contest set to be hosted between hosts India and New Zealand will be one of its kind with ICC naming a top set of officials including Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf. However, much to the delight of many Indian fans, Richard Kettleborough won’t be part of the officials. India has lost host of key finals and matches when Kettleborough has taken charge.&nbsp;<h2>ICC announces set of officials for T20 World Cup final</h2>“English pair Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will be in the middle for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Illingworth will take charge of his second consecutive Men’s T20 World Cup Final, having stood alongside Chris Gaffaney in 2024. It continues Illingworth's impressive recent record of appointments, having also stood in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Final and the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Final,” read an ICC release.&nbsp;&nbsp;Illingworth&nbsp;is joined by compatriot Wharf, who will oversee his first senior ICC World Cup Final.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Wharf previously stood at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 events before he joined the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires last year. The pair, who were together in the middle for New Zealand’s semi-final victory over South Africa on Wednesday, are supported by third umpire Allahuddien Paleker and fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock, while the match referee is Andy Pycroft.&nbsp;South African Paleker was elevated to the Elite Panel of Umpires alongside Wharf in March 2025 and has stood in six matches during the tournament.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>ICC Match Officials: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final</h2>India v New Zealand, Sunday 8 March, AhmedabadOn-field Umpires: Richard Illingworth and Alex WharfThird Umpire: Allahuddien PalekerFourth Umpire: Adrian HoldstockMatch Referee: Andy Pycroft

The T20 World Cup 2026 final contest set to be hosted between hosts India and New Zealand will be one of its kind with ICC naming a top set of officials including Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (Mar 6) named the set of officials for the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand. The contest set to be hosted between hosts India and New Zealand will be one of its kind with ICC naming a top set of officials including Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf. However, much to the delight of many Indian fans, Richard Kettleborough won’t be part of the officials. India has lost host of key finals and matches when Kettleborough has taken charge. ICC announces set of officials for T20 World Cup final “English pair Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will be in the middle for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Illingworth will take charge of his second consecutive Men’s T20 World Cup Final, having stood alongside Chris Gaffaney in 2024. It continues Illingworth's impressive recent record of appointments, having also stood in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Final and the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Final,” read an ICC release. Illingworth is joined by compatriot Wharf, who will oversee his first senior ICC World Cup Final. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Wharf previously stood at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 events before he joined the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires last year. The pair, who were together in the middle for New Zealand’s semi-final victory over South Africa on Wednesday, are supported by third umpire Allahuddien Paleker and fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock, while the match referee is Andy Pycroft. South African Paleker was elevated to the Elite Panel of Umpires alongside Wharf in March 2025 and has stood in six matches during the tournament. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli ICC Match Officials: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final India v New Zealand, Sunday 8 March, Ahmedabad On-field Umpires: Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf Third Umpire: Allahuddien Paleker Fourth Umpire: Adrian Holdstock Match Referee: Andy Pycroft

The T20 World Cup 2026 final contest set to be hosted between hosts India and New Zealand will be one of its kind with ICC naming a top set of officials including Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf.

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: No Kettleborough! ICC names Illingworth, Wharf as on-field umpires

The English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will be the standing umpires for the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC)). The experienced duo has been around the game for more than a decade, having also officiated in the semifinal clashes of the tournament.

The final between India and Australia will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where the hosts will be huge favourites to win against the record champions.

<h2>Illingworth, Kettleborough to take charge</h2>

Promoted to the ICC International List on the same day in November 2009 Illingworth and&nbsp;Kettleborough will now be tasked to lead the forces in Ahmedabad. This will be the second time Kettleborough takes charge of the showpiece occasion, having previously managed the 2015 ODI World Cup final along with Kumar Dharmasena of Sri Lanka when Australia beat New Zealand in the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Illingworth was in charge of India’s semifinal win over New Zealand where they won by 70 runs in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

Both Illingworth and Kettleborough were ineligible for the 2019 ODI World Cup final as well as the 2022 T20 World Cup final with England qualifying for the summit clash. Kettleborough was in charge of Australia’s win over South Africa in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens with Pat Cummins’ side winning by three wickets. Kettleborough won the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy, awarded to the ICC’s Umpire of the Year on three occasions from 2013 to 2015 while Illingworth won the same in 2019 and 2022.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-final-weather-pitch-report-for-narendra-modi-stadium-ahead-of-india-vs-australia-world-cup-clash-659708">IND vs AUS final: Weather &amp; pitch report for Narendra Modi stadium ahead of India vs Australia World Cup clash</a>

Joel Wilson will be the third umpire for the high-voltage contest with fourth umpire Chris Gaffaney and match referee Andy Pycroft, all of whom were part of the officiating teams across the semi-finals.

Match officials for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final: India v Australia, Ahmedabad, 19 November

<ul>
	<li>On-field Umpires: Richard Illingworth &amp; Richard Kettleborough</li>
	<li>Third Umpire:&nbsp;Joel Wilson</li>
	<li>Fourth Umpire: Chris Gaffaney</li>
	<li>Match Referee: Andy Pycroft</li>
</ul>

The clash will be the second time India and Australia meet in the ODI World Cup final, having previously met in the 2003 showpiece at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The teams also met in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final where Australia beat India in a one-sided contest.

The English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will be the standing umpires for the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC)).

The English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will be the standing umpires for the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on Sunday (Nov 19) as announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC)). The experienced duo has been around the game for more than a decade, having also officiated in the semifinal clashes of the tournament. The final between India and Australia will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where the hosts will be huge favourites to win against the record champions. Illingworth, Kettleborough to take charge Promoted to the ICC International List on the same day in November 2009 Illingworth and Kettleborough will now be tasked to lead the forces in Ahmedabad. This will be the second time Kettleborough takes charge of the showpiece occasion, having previously managed the 2015 ODI World Cup final along with Kumar Dharmasena of Sri Lanka when Australia beat New Zealand in the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Illingworth was in charge of India’s semifinal win over New Zealand where they won by 70 runs in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Both Illingworth and Kettleborough were ineligible for the 2019 ODI World Cup final as well as the 2022 T20 World Cup final with England qualifying for the summit clash. Kettleborough was in charge of Australia’s win over South Africa in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens with Pat Cummins’ side winning by three wickets. Kettleborough won the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy, awarded to the ICC’s Umpire of the Year on three occasions from 2013 to 2015 while Illingworth won the same in 2019 and 2022. ALSO READ | IND vs AUS final: Weather & pitch report for Narendra Modi stadium ahead of India vs Australia World Cup clash Joel Wilson will be the third umpire for the high-voltage contest with fourth umpire Chris Gaffaney and match referee Andy Pycroft, all of whom were part of the officiating teams across the semi-finals. Match officials for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final: India v Australia, Ahmedabad, 19 November On-field Umpires: Richard Illingworth & Richard Kettleborough Third Umpire: Joel Wilson Fourth Umpire: Chris Gaffaney Match Referee: Andy Pycroft The clash will be the second time India and Australia meet in the ODI World Cup final, having previously met in the 2003 showpiece at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The teams also met in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final where Australia beat India in a one-sided contest.

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IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: No Kettleborough! ICC names Illingworth, Wharf as on-field umpires

ODI World Cup 2023: Richard Kettleborough, Richard Illingworth announced as on-field umpires for summit clash